() - Sick & exhausted

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Sick;

exhausted;

fatigued;

to be afflicted with illness or weariness.

Sickexhaustedfatigued

Usage highlights

Exhausted and wearyAfflicted with illnessFatigued and sickSuffering from exhaustionDiseaseWorn out and sick

Synonyms

  • illness; disease
  • tired; weary
  • fatigued; lacking energy

Antonyms

  • healthy; strong
  • well; healthy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The long journey left him exhausted (旅途使他疲惫痡乏).
  • The epidemic afflicted the population (疫情痡及民众).
  • He was sick with a serious illness (他患重病而痡).

Collocations

  • Exhausted and weary(痡乏)
  • Afflicted with illness(痡病)
  • Fatigued and sick(痡疲)
  • Suffering from exhaustion(痡劳)
  • Disease-ridden(痡疾)
  • Worn out and sick(痡瘁)

Idioms

  • People are exhausted and resources are depleted(民痡财尽)
  • Afflicted with illness and suffering(痡病交加)
  • Exhausted from hard work(劳痡不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical exhaustion and illness.
  • Often used in literary contexts to convey severe fatigue or widespread suffering.
  • Less common in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in classical literature.

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